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Estate & Collector, Session I — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:408
Sale Title:Estate & Collector, Session ILots with images:408
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:283
Date:21-May-2023
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Moorcroft Pansy design sugar bowl and cream jug, both signed 'W.M.' for William Moorcroft, and impressed Cobridge factory mark to base. Circa 1918-1926. Height 7 cm jug
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2 Moorcroft miniature vases. Includes a pansy design vase, with impressed Cobridge factory mark to base, c.1920 height 9 cm; and anenome design baluster vase, with printed factory mark to base height 5.5 cm.
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Moorcroft anemone squat vase, with paper Royal warrant label. 'Potter to the late Queen Mary' in use from 1953-1978, by Walter Moorcroft. Height 7.5 cm
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Moorcroft baluster form pomegranate vase, signed initials 'W.M.' for William Moorcroft, and impressed Cobridge factory marks, and design no. To base, c.1930. 2 pressure cracks to rim, approx. 5 cm each. Height 18 cm
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Lalique 'Porquerolles' jardiniere, engraved 'Lalique' to base, length 37 cm
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Rene Lalique 'Mesanges' opalescent powder box, moulded signature 'R. Lalique' 1921 design, minor internal rim chips. Dia.17 cm
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Lalique 'Dampierre' crystal vase, engraved 'Lalique' to base, height 12 cm
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Lalique 'Tokyo' cigarette holder and ashtray bowl, both signed to base; cigarette holder with original Lalique label, height 8 cm & 5.5 cm. Provenance: Belinda Foy, great niece of the artist.
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15 various Australian Aboriginal stone points, L4 cm-7.5 cm
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Hellenistic terracotta head of Minerva, together with a Greek black glaze footed saucer bowl, Provenance: David Jones Art gallery, exhibited as ''Head of goddess Minerva, terracotta, 1-2 C AD, Egyptian-Romano'', Sydney 1970, cat. #1. Bowl: Antiquities and Ethnographic Society, Adelaide
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19th century carved bone panel, low relief carving depicting Christ carrying cross attended by a saint. Height 12.5 cm carving
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Raphael, Nannini, Italian 1852-1925, bronze sculpture 'Coquette', signed 'R. Nannini' to dress hem verso. Onyx base, with well done old repair. Fine age crack to back and shoulders. Height 19 cm
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Georgian tortoiseshell tea caddy, rectangular form, with serpentine front, and 2 interior compartments, on 4 replacement ivory feet. Nb: ivory & tortoiseshell export restrictions. Height 13 cm, width 19 cm, depth 11.5 cm
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WMF Art Nouveau pewter bottle coaster, the reticulated sides depicting dancing procession, height 8 cm, diameter .10 cm
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Dresden porcelain cabinet plate, hand painted scene of sheep, signed C. Pohl, border with gilt swags and laurel leaves. Painted title and painter's gilt rose symbol, Dresden 'Beehive', and green stamped Germany, diameter 25 cm ceramic
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Early Wedgwood Jasperware trinket box, oval box and cover. Decorated with seated classical Grecian lady with attending cherub. L9.5 cm
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18th century Russian/Serbian icon, central angel and four corner panels depicting biblical stories, tempera & gilt on panel 22 x 17.5 cm
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18th century Russian/Serbian icon, depicting the four evangelists, tempera on panel 36 x 26 cm
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Royal WInton Grimwades 'Ostrea Carnation' bowl, twin-handled octagonal bowl with chintz pattern of pink carnations on a blue ground. Reg. No.10050. Dia.15 cm. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent.
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Victorian porcelain fruit service, by T&C Ford, c.1854-1871. Comprising comport and 12 plates one broken. Hand-painted, floral centre with teal border.
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Orrefors Edvard Hald 1883-1980 Deco crystal vase, clear with black foot. Engraved to base 'Orrefors Ha 167/2'. Height 18.5 cm
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Early Royal Doulton lady figure 'Memories', HN1855 height 16 cm. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent.
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Early Royal Doulton lady figure 'Easter Day', HN2039 height 19 cm. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent.
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Royal collection Trust celebration bowl, commemorating the 65th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Fine bone china with 22ct gold swags and borders. Ltd ed. #21/65, individually numbered, boxed and accompanied by numbered certificate. Height 11.5 cm, diameter .27.5 cm
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Royal Doulton 5 piece coffee and tea service, 'Rustic England' series-ware D5694. Comprising teapot, coffee pot, hot water jug, sugar bowl, cream jug and cake plate. Height 23 cm coffee pot
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Ulisse Cantagalli Maiolica vase, c.1900, Oviform vase with twin strap handles. Decorated with dark blue lion lion rampant to each side, painted cockerel mark to base, Cantagalli trade catalogue 1883-1900, vase is No.703, identical example in the V&A collection. Height 42 cm
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2 19th century hip flasks, leather covered glass flasks, one by James Dixon, the other with pewter mounts. Height 11 cm, & 14 cm
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Victorian travel pen case, with tooled leather exterior. Two internal dividers non extant, length 21 cm
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Pair framed early European tapestry fragments, depicting a god and goddess in a landscape, 60 x 50 cm approx. Each
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Jenkinson, George F, 'Miss Celia Ghiloni', vintage photograph 19.5 x 13.5 cm. Other Notes: the subject b1879 was an Australian musical comedy star touring under contract to J C Williamson in the early part of the 20th century a soprano, she performed in Gilbert & Sullivan operettas as well as vaudeville.
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19th century miniature painting on ivory, depicting a travelling party stopping to refresh beside a well, in an ornate gilt brass frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions, 9 x 11.5 cm painting 19 x 19 cm frame
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19th century miniature painting on ivory, after Nicolas Lancret, 'The watering Party.' in gilt brass frame, Nb: ivory export restrictions. 16.5 x 13.5 cm frame
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19th century miniature portrait on ivory panel, young woman in white dress. In ornate gilt brass circular frame with swags. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 18 cm frame. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent.
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19th century miniature portrait on ivory panel, beautiful young woman in Regency dress, in ornate gilt brass oval frame. Signed 'M.B'. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 15.5 cm frame. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent.
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Miniature portrait of young woman on ivory panel, in oval gilt silver frame, dated 1903, London, Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 11 cm frame. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent.
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Victorian miniature sepia portrait, matron in lace bonnet and collar, painted on ivory panel, in gilt metal oval frame. Nb: ivory export restrictions. 7 x 6 cm frame
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Artist unknown, girl with posy of flowers, possibly signed lower left, faded pencil inscription verso, watercolour, 9 x 8.5 cm
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Miniature portrait on ivory, noblewoman in high collar and jewelled cap. Set in an ivory frame, Nb: ivory export restrictions. 11.5 x 10 cm frame
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Miniature portrait on ivory of Madame Juliette Recamier, after the original by Francois Gerard. In an ebony and ivory frame, Nb: ivory export restrictions. 11 x 5 x 10 cm frame
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Miniature portrait of Madame du Barry on ivory panel, after Richard Cosway. In oval gilt brass frame with floral and leaf border. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Height 12 cm frame. Provenance: Mr Victor Newbold, Newcastle; thence by descent.
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Various metal items, includes silver plated medal, signed 'Alf Mauquoy'; pair of 'Leus' nutcrackers; rique Japanese girl ashtray; repousse brass box decorated with nude youth, signed 'M. Fries'; 1930s sailor girl figure.
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Collection of silver and other items, George hallmarked sterling silver cigarette box, hallmarked Birmingham 1930, maker William Neale & Sons, engine turned hinged cover damage to 2 feet; parasol handle, marked 'Sterling' W24.9g; ivory spoon with Continental 800 silver filled handle A/F Nb: ivory export restrictions; silver covered address book, hallmarked London 1989; green Moroccan leather card case, concertina interiors with green watered silk; Dunhill cigarette lighter; miniature child's clothes iron;…
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Mixed group of silver and plate, includes bright cut beaker, 9 x 800 silver cutlery; 2 hallmarked sterling silver serviette rings; 2 plated 'S S Taiping' serviette rings; Malay covered box; and 2 condiments. W591g silver
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Sterling silver presentation trophy tray, hallmarked for Sheffield, maker Hardy Bros, date uncertain. Circular tray with scalloped rim, raised on 4 hoof feet. Trophy presentation inscription: '1822 - Royal Agricultural Society of NSW-1922 Centenary show, Sydney 1922.' presented by Sir Samuel Hordern Kt for best shorthorn bull. Awarded to Anthony Hordern, Milton park, Bowral', diameter 35 cm, width 1170g
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George V sterling silver boat-shaped presentation tray, hallmarked Sheffield 1926, maker Hardy Bros. Pierced wide rim with floral engraved ends. Trophy inscription: 'To Anthony Hordern G.B.E. From members of the Shorthorn Society of Australasia, 23rd March 1932', length 33.5 cm, width 358g
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German 800 silver footed bowl, scalloped bowl with a shaped everted rim, on a domed ogee foot. W572g
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Pair Sheffield Plate wine coasters, gadrooned rims, with heraldic central boss, diameter 15 cm
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Pair George V sterling silver Judaica Sabbath candlesticks, hallmarked London 1923, maker Morris Salkind, baluster form stems on shaped square bases. Height 33 cm
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Victorian sterling silver tea service, hallmarked Sheffield 1861, maker Martin & Co. Comprising teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug. Monogrammed 'Ag'. Numerous small dents. W2142g total
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Pair early 20th century Austrian 800 silver fruit bowls, Heinrich Bottwin, Vienna, quatrefoil lobed bowls raised on circular feet. Height 11.5 cm, diameter .21 cm, width 1047g total silver
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Pair large Victorian silver and crystal sugar castors, hallmarked London 1888, maker Heath & Middleton. Height 21 cm
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Various Judaica silver & silver plate, sterling silver spice tower by Netafim, marked 'St.929 Netafim 20/500,' with a lion grasping a standard height 30 cm, width 543g; & three kiddush cups in silver plate.
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Victorian sterling silver salver, hallmarked Sheffield 1894, maker Walker & Hall, with stepped, shaped rim, and raised on 4 feet. Total weight 763g 28 x 28 cm
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Edwardian sterling silver circular salver tray, hallmarked Sheffield 1906, maker's mark heavily rubbed. Scalloped 'Pie crust' rim, raised on 3 scroll feet. Dia.25 cm, width 476g
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Pair George VI sterling silver weighted candlesticks, Corinthian column form on stepped bases. Hallmarked London 1942, maker 'R.S.' height 27 cm
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Edward VII sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked London 1906, maker C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd, with repousse floral decoration ivory handle shattered. Nb: ivory export restrictions. W857g
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George IV/William IV ladies rosewood travelling toilet kit, Edwards David and Thomas of 21 King St. Bloomsbury. The interior with tooled Moroccan leather and velvet. Fitted with silver gilt lidded cut crystal bottles for writing and ladies toilet. Brass bound with folding flush twin handles. Silver marked London 1830, Allen Dominy. Some brass string inlay missing.
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George II provincial silver tankard, hallmarked Newcastle 1755, maker John Langlands and John Goodrick. Tapering cylindrical form, with a spreading foot. Applied 'S' scroll handle. Old soldier repairs. Height 11.5 cm, width 288g
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Four sterling silver boxes, includes George V silver cigarette box, hallmarked Sheffield 1935, maker Walker & Hall; circular pill box, cover with repousse decoration of rabbit and foliage, hallmarked Birmingham 1979, maker Birmingham mint W31.6g; horse-shoe form pill box 800 silver W15.6g; and Dutch silver pomander of octagonal form with bail handle 12.4g
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Cased Victorian silver porringer and spoon, hallmarked London 1897, retailed by Johnson, Walker & Tolhurst, silver gilt twin-handled bowl, and matching spoon in original silk and velvet lined leather case, engraved 'Margaret'. W280g total silver
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George V sterling silver boxed cruet set, hallmarked Birmingham 1920, maker E. Druiff & Co. Comprising pepper pot, open salt, mustard pot, two spoons one replacement. In fitted box. Retailed by Prouds. W91.6 cm silver
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George V sterling silver cased cruet set, hallmarked Birmingham 1919, maker Northern Goldsmiths Co. Open salt, pepper pot and mustard pot. With cobalt glass liners, in silk and velvet lined fitted case. Total silver weight 260.5g.
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George V sterling silver table ashtray and vesta, hallmarked London 1912, makers Asprey & Co. Registered design no. 600495. Height 11 cm, width 573g
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Pair silver mounted glass table Vestas, hallmarked Chester 1900, maker William Aitken, height 6 cm
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Sterling silver tea caddy, hallmarked Birmingham 1923, maker W. Hutton & Sons Ltd, monogrammed 'M' to lid. Height 10.5 cm, width 106.6g
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George V sterling silver cruet set, hallmarked Birmingham 1921, maker J.B. Chatterley & Sons, three-piece cruet on an unmarked rectangular tray.
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Cased fruit cutlery service, with silver collars for 1927; together with a Victorian fish cutlery service with incorrect case.
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Group of contemporary silver, includes Scandinavian silver hair comb with coloured windows; 2 hallmarked sterling silver modernist chain pattern napkin rings; pair black enamel and sterling earrings. L9.5 cm largest W99g total
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Pair Victorian sterling silver twin handled bowls, hallmarked Chester 1899, maker George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, matched pair of planished bowls with twin cast handles, height 4 cm, diameter .10 cm, width 339g total
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5 sterling silver condiment items, includes three open salts, hallmarked London 1920; and two pepper pots, Birmingham 1919. W229g total
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Christopher Dresser silver & glass Whisky water jug, hallmarked Birmingham 1911, maker Hukin & Heath. Together with a sterling silver whisky label, hallmarked Birmingham 1935, maker Hukin & Heath. Height 10 cm
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Victorian sterling silver mustard pot, hallmarked London 1850, maker William Richard Corke. Glass liner, and with repousse rococo decoration. Height 6 cm, width 131g silver
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Georgian silver travelling folding fruit knife and fork, with mother of pearl handles. In Moroccan leather case, length 15 cm extended
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18th century Spyglass monocular, three drawer brass construction, in original pressed card storage case. Length 17 cm extended
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Various miniature items, includes painted lead goose with golden egg; Chinese porcelain wine cup with famille rose floral decoration; Bakelite novelty 'Parasol' fountain pen missing parasol handle; miniature vase neck restored height 7 cm; carved wooden seated buddha; and a carved wooden floral display in open work basket height 3.5 cm.
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George V sterling silver teaspoon set, hallmarked London 1921, maker Henry Vander & Arthur Vander, cased set of trefid rat-tail teaspoons and sugar nip, with engraved lion head crest. W85g
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5 Continental silver & enamel souvenir spoons, Include Monaco spoon with spinning roulette wheel finial, Luzern, Firenze, Perkeo of Heidelberg, and Innsbruck, small losses to enamel on last two.
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Quantity of silver, includes pierced fruit bowl; embossed bowl; 2 small dishes; pepper pot A/F mostly 800 silver. DIa.19 cm largest W386g total
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Sweetser Co. Sterling silver covered box 1900-1915, with jade bead finial floral engraved cover on a copper base, height 12 cm, length 19 cm, width 15 cm, width 450g silver cover
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Silver cigarette box with enamelled lid, hallmarked London 1962, maker Garrard & Co, timber lined box with oval enamel decorative panel to hinged lid, depicting an ocean liner, height 5.5 cm, length 14 cm, width 9.5 cm
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Victorian sterling silver bon bon dish with ruby glass liner, hallmarked Birmingham 1864, maker William Gough, Gough & Silvester. Pierced bowl with bail handle. All on a pierced pedestal, silver weight 189g height 18 cm
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2 mother of pearl and silver baby rattles, one with 6 silver bells, mother of pearl teething ring and handle hallmarked Birmingham 1921, maker illeg. Length 17.5 cm. The other a large 'Ball' rattle silver with tears and mother of pearl handle hallmarked Birmingham 1876, maker H. Matthews L9.5 cm
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Charles II trefid spoon, three rubbed hallmarks to back of stem, one to bowl interior. Pricked owner's initials 'M.S.' above 'I.P.' and date of 1679. Length 19 cm, width 36 cm
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George III sterling silver meat skewer, hallmarked London 1796, maker John Blake, length 29 cm, width 52g
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George III sterling silver helmet jug, hallmarked London 1794, maker's mark partially obliterated. Bright cut decoration of floral swags and cartouche, weighted foot. Height 14 cm, width 104.4g
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George III sterling silver cheese scoop, hallmarked London 1819, maker William Bateman. Fiddle pattern. Crest engraved handle worn. W66g
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Georg Jensen sterling silver spoon, 75th Jubilee 1904-1979. Planished bowl and stem, set with red cabochon carnelian. W47.6g
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George V amber and 9ct gold cigarette holder with silver case, hallmarked Birmingham 1922, maker Arthur & John Zimmerman.
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German 800 silver circular box, the cast, hinged lid with decoration of idyllic scene of children in a forest. Dia.6.5 cm, width 76 cm
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3 sovereign coin cases, includes one steel sovereign/half sovereign case, one chrome 5 coin case containing 5 silver coins and, one silvered brass case.
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Sterling silver sovereign and coin case, triangular form case with planished finish, W40.11g
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3 sterling silver stamp boxes & one other, includes silver sliding stamp case by Atkinson Brothers, hallmarked Sheffield, the front with engraved shamrocks and monogram shield cartouche, and gilt interior, mark rubbed W18.2g; double compartment box, hallmarked Birmingham 1910, maker Levi & Salaman; and a single compartment box, hallmarked London 1899, possibly Adie & Lovekin. Together with a silver plated envelope form stamp case with agate back. Total silver weight 67.7g
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Hallmarked sterling silver cigarette case and Ensuite match case, each with applied gold monogram 'A.E.S' for Sir Alastair Edward Stephen. Gift inscription 'Alastair Stephen Union club from E.K. 27.5.22'. Retail mark for Asprey London. W193g total
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3 vesta cases, one sterling silver novelty 'Punch' vesta, hallmarked London 1978, maker David Bowles W41.6g; kidney form silver vesta, hallmarked Birmingham 1901, maker 'W.C.' W31.6 cm; and brass book form vesta with English registered diamond, for 1876.
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French silver box, c.1890, Andre Delpy. Hinged lid inset with hand-painted ivory panel depicting a lady dancing with two putti. Signed Popet. Engine turned exterior, and gilt interior. Nb: ivory export restrictions.
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Geo. V sterling silver and enamel cigarette case, hallmarked Birmingham 1915, maker William hair Haseler. The cover painted with a delicate odalisque, gilt interior. 7.6 x 5 cm, width 44.2g
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Victorian sterling silver card case, of rectangular shaped form. Hallmarked Birmingham 1864, marked 'F.M.' for Frederick Marson. Profuse all over engraved decoration, the front engraved with Scott Monument Edinburgh. 10 x 7 cm, width 55.9g
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Queen Anne silver snuff box, oval box with hinged cover, gilt interior. Cover with repousse portrait of Queen Anne in profile. Lion passant and illeg. Maker's mark to interior. L7 cm, width 51.3g
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Early 19th century Scottish Mussel shell snuff box, with silver plated hinged cover. Engraved 'John Wright - Royal oak - country Yard Sunderland'. L8 cm
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Sterling silver disk form vesta case, with engine turned decoration to both sides. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, maker Constantine & Floyd Ltd. W21g
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